PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Program Coordinator

Commack, NY 11725

Overview

Salary Range $72,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/year

Description

UCP of Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our 75 year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

Seeking dynamic, detail-oriented leader to oversee various residences throughout Suffolk County.

General Purpose of the Job:

Responsible for overall administration of assigned residences, including regulation compliance, staff supervision & training, monitoring of budgets and physical plant issues, and ensure quality of care for the individuals served.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Insure adequate coverage of all residences, i.e., monthly staffing/scheduling.
• Insure proper correspondence with parents and outside providers, i.e., day programs, DDSO, caseworkers.
• Supervise financial component.
• Inspect the DDP's for accurate completion and documentation.
• Audit preparation of consumer records to meet state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate, attend, and insure accurate completion of incident review component.
• Weekly supervision of managers/assistant managers.
• Maintain weekly residence managers/assistant managers staff meetings.
• Conduct staff evaluations - residence managers, assistant managers, and clinical team.
• Interview and hire residence mangers, assistant managers, and clinical team.
• Rotating on call administrator.
• Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the Residential Program-Managers, Social Workers; Applied Behavior Specialists, Nurses and Recreation Therapists. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises various non-supervisory employees.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Free, Company Sponsored Base Life Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time off
• Paid Holidays
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Optional 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and one to three years OPWDD management experience and/or training. Valid NYS Driver License plus one year licensed driving experience required.

UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.